PCLC Overview
The PCLC Experience Revolves Around Intensive Training and Yearlong Mentoring
Don′t reinvent the wheel! Palliative Care Leadership CentersTM (PCLC) are nine leading palliative care programs that provide intensive, hands-on operational training and yearlong mentoring for palliative care programs at every stage of development and growth.
Located in Various Regions of the United States
The PCLCs represent diverse settings including health systems, community-based hospitals, hospices, academic medical centers, cancer centers, children′s hospitals, VA and safety-net hospitals. Each offers a close, hands-on experience, as well as a 12-month mentoring follow-up to guide you through the challenges of program growth and sustainability.
Training and Mentoring Provided by Physician and Nurse Leaders
PCLC faculty are leaders in the field and experts in applying the most effective palliative care program models. You’ll benefit from their deep experience, knowledge and mentoring in all matters of program development.
A Type of PCLC Training to Address the Specific Needs of Each and Every Program
You′ll receive intensive training, expert guidance, technical assistance and feedback that addresses the specific needs of your program:
| PCLC Core |
For planning, starting or restarting a palliative care program. PCLC Core is tailored to your individual program. Two-day, small group, hands-on training and yearlong mentoring in all operational essentials of program development. CME credits are available.
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| PCLC Custom |
For active programs up and running for at least one year. PCLC Custom is literally customized to the needs of your individual program. One- to two-day, small group, hands-on training and yearlong mentoring that addresses the key issues that active programs face.
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| PCLC Consult |
For active programs — we come to you! PCLC Consult is even more customized than PCLC Custom. PCLC faculty comes to your institution to address any areas you need to tackle. One- to two-day training and yearlong mentoring.
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| PCLC Peds |
For pediatric programs at every stage of development. Two-day, small group, hands-on training and yearlong mentoring.
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Oriented to Teams: Who Should Attend?
Teams of hospital and hospice health care professionals involved in starting or running a palliative care program, including physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators and financial managers. CAPC seminar attendees are also encouraged to attend.
“The financial and operational technical assistance we received provided us with a great framework to continue our growth and development. Now, with the help of our PCLC mentors, we are moving our program forward.”
-Mary Hicks, NP
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI